Afghanistan, Feb. 1 -- Afghanistan's national futsal team will face Iran on Sunday in their third Asian Cup 2026 match, aiming to continue their winning streak in the continental tournament.
The match kicks off at 4:30 PM local time in Jakarta, Indonesia, with Afghanistan entering with high morale after defeating Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in their opening matches.
Afghanistan currently tops Group D after dominant victories over Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, securing six points and qualification to the knockout stage of the competition.
Afghanistan has developed a competitive futsal program over the past decade despite limited resources and infrastructure challenges. The sport has gained domestic popularity as it requires smaller facilities ...